Tuesday, December 20, 2011

What Are Your Simple Joys in Life?

Oh, I get so busy at times that I don't cherish the little joys and simple pleasures of life. Sigh! But there are, and always will be, simple, little things around us that still naturally calm the mind and greatly lift the spirits. I have at least a couple handfuls of simple, little pleasures...
Here are some of my favourite feel-good moments through pictures.

Popping into Vintage little shops.

Pink flowers.

One of life's simple pleasures is a beautiful bunch of flowers. I love having fresh flowers in my space.

That first sip of coffee in the morning.

Eating ice-cream while watching a good movie is one of those things that makes you think...life is good!

Vintage framed mirrors.

A real wreath that gives off all that important scent of pine.

A Xmas wreath looks great no matter where you hang it. I hang mine on the front door.
The custom of using wreaths as Christmas decoration dates to 16th century Germany, where Lutherans created the Advent wreath.

Citrus fruits.

Fish and Chips ( Fish and fries)- served with mushy peas.

A popular take-away food in the UK, Ireland, Canada, and Australia.

Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things.
Robert Brault

What are your favourite simple pleasures in life? I'd love to hear. xx

I'm with you on all the above, however, my small pleasures also include getting into a freshly laundered bed, walking through autumn leaves, hot chocolate by a log fire. Have a great day Betty and may it be full of pleasures both big and small.

Those are great pleasures! My simple pleasures are not so simple--I think. They include the laughter of my family, the smell of the newest baby in the flock, the lines on my wise parents faces and kind words.

I love a cup of coffee in the morning and a cup of tea at night (both better if brought to me in bed). I love the smell of cinnamon and the taste of white chocolate. Mostly, though, I love a smile. Always welcome, even from a stranger but especially beloved from my children.

I enjoy lot of simple things in life, the main one being chatting with my kids. At the moment I am on diet to loose the excessive weight I have gained due to restricted mobility. (yes the jinxed foot). So I am not even looking at the pictures of food :)

Beautiful thoughts, great photos...one of my greatest pleasures is having my grandchildren around - I waited a long time for them, so I enjoy them immensely! I enjoy spending time with my 3 sons, and I am thankful to have my mother , and here with me for CHristmas. Thanks for the nudge to think about the things we enjoy! Have a great Christmas!

I'm very much an outdoor person, so I love the flowers, seeing animals, the lizards, the spiders/bugs etc that I encounter on my walks each day. I love the ocean, winter or summer the ocean is always there and when the sun is out and it's a clear day I just love it.

Hi Betty... I love the simple pleasures in life...Here are some of mine: Sitting by a roaring fire; Getting in our bed on a cold night with the electric blanket on; Hiking and finding a beautiful waterfall; Watching a TV show all cuddled up next to my hubby; etc. etc. etc.... I could go on and on!!!!!

For me one of the great joys is having holiday, because I have more time to take pictures.I wish you all the best during the holidays to you and those around you. Thank you very much for sharing the beauty of your photos.

Thank you for your lovely comments on my blog Betty. I guess my blog is my simple pleasure and through it I highlight many of the little things which bring me pleasure and contentment in my everyday life.